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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.41, 991.25 and 494.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.41, 991.25 and 494.52 is: 682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.41 : 991.25 = 494.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.41/991.25 = 494.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.41x = 991.25 × 494.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.41x = 490,191.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,191.40/718.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.32

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